Pennsylvania coverlet by Michael Fennel for Margaret Caldwell, 1846, tied beiderwand

Woven Textile

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Foster & Muriel McCarl Coverlet Gallery

Name/Title

Pennsylvania coverlet by Michael Fennel for Margaret Caldwell, 1846, tied beiderwand

Entry/Object ID

2024.3.002

Description

Navy, red, green and natural figured tied Beiderwand coverlet. Two panels joined by a center seam with self-fringe on three sides. Round Floral Cross centerfield pattern with floral vine border on three sides. Wide cloth strip affixed to reinforce top hem on front and back.

Collection

Saint Vincent Collection

Acquisition

Accession

2024.3

Source or Donor

eBay

Acquisition Method

Purchase

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Fennel, John Michael Jr.

Role

Weaver

Date made

1846

Place

Township

Salem township

County

Westmoreland County

State/Province

Pennsylvania

Country

United States of America

Woven Textile Details

Weave Type

Tied Beiderwand 2:1

Warp

Warp Colors

Natural

Warp Materials

Cotton

Weft

Weft Colors

Natural, Red, Green, Navy

Weft Materials

Cotton, Wool

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

LL, LR

Transcription

MADEBY/MICHAEL/FENNEL/FORMISS/MARGARET/CALWELL/1846

Material/Technique

Woven

Dimensions

Width

79 in

Length

69 in

Dimension Notes

3 inch fringe